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Machu Picchu & Beyond ~
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Discover the heart and soul of one of the most fascinating civilizations in the Americas, the Incas. Travel from the coastal city of Lima across to the soaring Andean mountains to Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire; the Sacred Valley, a setting of picturesque communities, impressive terraces and several important archaeological sites; and the soul-label mystic destination: Machu Picchu. Immerse yourself in this fascinating experience and take with you the memories of the incredible panoramas of Peru.
$1237 per person, double
Includes services with local English speaking guides (not private), some meals, bus tickets to and from the Machu Picchu archaeological site, entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu
archaeological site, & hotel accommodations
Time and space are limited.
| GALAPAGOS
ISLANDS / MACHU PICCHU |
| Day 1 |
Fly from the U.S. to Quito - arrival and transfer to your hotel
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| Day 2 |
Morning transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Transfer to your ship for 5 day/4 night cruise with all meals and guided excursions
on the islands included.
Ships vary in capacity from 20 to 100 passengers and their itineraries will vary.
A typical day would start with an early breakfast before departing at 8:00am for the first of two daily excursions. Return to the ship for lunch and some time to relax. At approximately 3:00pm depart for the second island excursion. The excursions vary every day and will include hiking, viewing the wildlife, and some swimming and snorkeling time. Return to the ship in time to prepare for dinner.
There are daily presentations by the naturalist guides
to explain what the next tour will include. Each island
is unique and provides the opportunity to see the wildlife
you came here to see including; sea lions, penguins, flamingos,
marine iguanas, Blue- footed Boobies and the famed Giant
Tortoises.
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| Day 6 |
Fly from Galapagos to Guayaquil and connect
on a flight to Lima Arrival in Lima and transfer to your
hotel.
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| Day 7 |
Morning flight to Cusco.Pick up on arrival by
your guide. Pisac market on the way to your hotel in the
Urubamba Valley. We recommend staying in the valley to
better acclimate to the altitude. In the afternoon, tour
the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
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| Day 8 |
Transfer from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo
train station. Travel via the Orient Express Hiram Bingham
service or the Vistadome to Machu Picchu.
The Hiram Bingham service includes meals and drinks on-board
with entertainment, entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.
The Vistadome trains have beautiful panoramic windows
offering unsurpassed scenic views and photographic opportunities.
With glass surrounding them on all sides, you feel as
if you are part of Peru's remarkable landscape.
Snacks and hot and cold refreshments are included on the
journey.
Afternoon guided tour of the ruins of Machu Picchu and
overnight in the area.
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| Day 9 |
Morning free to explore the ruins on your own
before boarding the train to Cusco. Transfer from train
station to your hotel.
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| Day 10 |
Morning tour of Cusco and transfer to the airport
Fly from Cusco to Lima and connect to your international flight to the U.S.
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| PERU
AND BOLIVIA |
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Lima - transfer to your hotel
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| Day 2 |
Morning flight to Cuzco. Transfer in for breakfast at the Hotel
Monasterio . Stop at Pisac Market on the way to your hotel.
Afternoon visit the Ollantaytambo Ruins. Overnight in Urubamba Valley
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| Day 3 |
Transfer out from hotel in Urubamba to Ollantaytambo train station
Full day tour to Machu Picchu - Vistadome or Hiram Bingham service
Guided tour of the ruins, lunch at Hotel Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
included for those using the Hiram Bingham service.
Overnight in the area
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| Day 4 |
Second entrance and round trip bus ticket to the ruins. Time to explore on your own.
In the late afternoon depart on the train to Cusco where you will overnight.
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| Day 5 |
Half day city tour and transfer to airport for your flight to Juliaca
Arrival Juliaca and transfer to Puno with a stop enroute to see the ruins at Sillustani.
Overnight in Puno
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| Day 6 |
Pick up from hotel in Puno for the Overland transfer to Copacabana. Your guide will assist you in obtaining your visa at the Bolivian border.
Hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgin's Temple Inak Uyu.
Continue to Sun Island, visit Pilcocaina Sun Temple
Soft llama trek to Posada del Inca, lunch at the Posada del Inca Eco Lodge.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the area - dinner and overnight at the Posada del Inca.
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| Day 7 |
Depart after breakfast - visiting the Inca Staircase & Sacred fountain
Hydrafoil cruise to Huatajata. Arrival and explore the Andean Roots Eco Village, the Altiplano museum, handicrafts and fisherman villages, the Mud Igloos of the Urus Chipayas and spend some time at the Kallawaya Natural Spa.
Night visit to The Mystic World of the Kallawayas, the natural healers of Bolivia.
Night visit to the Native Observatory, Alajpacha and watch the Southern constellations. Overnight at Inca Utama Hotel & Spa.
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| Day 8 |
After breakfast board the hydrofoil to Huatajata. Arrival at the Urus-Iruitos Floating Islands. Land transfer to La Paz, the route runs parallel with the Royal Range of the Andes. Overnight in La Paz
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| Day 9 |
Half day City tour of La Paz and Moon Valley. (3 - 3 ½ hour tour)
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| Day 10 |
Depart from La Paz. |
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| MACHU PICCHU AND THE AMAZON |
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1 |
Fly from the U.S. to Lima.
Reception on arrival and transfer to your hotel
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| Day 2 |
Morning flight to Cusco. Pick up on arrival by your guide. Tour Pisac market
on the way to your hotel in the Urubamba Valley.
We recommend staying in the valley to better acclimate to the altitude.
In the afternoon, tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
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Transfer from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Travel via the Orient Express Hiram Bingham service or the Vistadome to
Machu Picchu.
The Hiram Bingham service includes meals and drinks on-board with entertainment, entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.
The Vistadome trains have beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and photographic opportunities. With glass surrounding them on all sides, you feel as if you are part of Peru's remarkable landscape.
Snacks and hot and cold refreshments are included on the journey.
Afternoon guided tour of the ruins of Machu Picchu and overnight in the area.
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| Day 4 |
Morning free to explore the ruins on your own before boarding the train to Cusco. Transfer from train station to your hotel.
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This morning visit the ruins of Sascayhuamon and the town of Cusco with
the afternoon free to explore this city on your own.
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| Day 6-9 |
Morning flight from Cuzco to Puerto Maldonado
4 Day / 3 Night program at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica - This lodge offers rustic elegance inspired by native Amazon design, creating the most luxurious of all lodges in the Peruvian Amazon.
Choose from a variety of excursions in a range of three intensity levels, some ideal for children, while others are for the more intrepid. Excursions include;
twilight river guided boat ride, rainforest by night guided walk, canopy and
Anaconda walk, a visit to a native community and a full day tour to the
Tambopata Reserve.
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Fly from Puerto Maldonado to Lima and transfer to your international flight
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Currency:
Nuevo Sol
Language:
Spanish & Quechua
Gateway
airport:
Lima (LIM)
Travel time
from:
- ATL 6.5 hrs
- MIA 5.5 hrs
Time zone: (GMT -5)
Eastern Standard Time.
DST is not observed.
Voltage: 220 V
Dialing code:
51+city code+number
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